Fowler College of Business

Two MBA students and two MS Global Business Development students from SDSU’s Fowler College of Business helped New Zealand-based EatKinda develop a U.S. market launch strategy for their cauliflower-based, allergen-friendly ice cream. Now, the company is preparing to bring its unique product to American shelves by the end of 2025.

Read more here: https://business.sdsu.edu/news/2025/03/cauliflower-ice-cream

Today is SDSU’s Day of Giving! This is a chance for the Fowler community to unite in support of career and professional readiness initiatives within the Fowler College of Business, helping to create a lasting impact.

The Fowler College of Business offers a variety of career and professional readiness opportunities and a comprehensive range of resources to the nearly 10,000 business students. This includes access to our Partrick-Clayes Center for Career Development, case competitions, business immersion trips, 1:1 career coaching, as well as access to an Executives Closet for students in need of professional attire.

Make a gift today to provide students with access to training and coaching opportunities to propel them towards successful business careers!

🔗 https://www.givecampus.com/yg2806

Behind the "healthcare hero" label lies a significant struggle as revealed by research from Fowler College of Business professor Devin Rapp. His work unveils the stigma, isolation, and emotional toll faced by frontline workers during the pandemic- and what it means for workplace culture.

Read the full story:
https://business.sdsu.edu/news/2024/12/healthcare-heros

Congratulations to Professors Shira Cohen, Ami Doshi, and Nita Umashankar on receiving the 2024 Teaching Excellence Award!

Their dedication to student success, innovative teaching methods, and ability to foster meaningful connections in the classroom set them apart. Through authenticity, collaboration, and real-world engagement, they create dynamic learning experiences that inspire the next generation of business leaders.
Join us in celebrating their contributions to academic excellence and student learning!

Read more about their impact here: https://business.sdsu.edu/news/2025/02/teaching-excellence-awards

The Fowler College of Business is proud to announce a $2.5 million gift from SDSU alumnus Jeffrey Partrick (’73, accounting) and his wife, Trulette Clayes. Their generous investment will enhance career readiness for our students through expanded professional development opportunities, including leadership programs, career boot camps, and executive coaching clinics.

In honor of this transformative gift, the college’s career center will be renamed the Partrick-Clayes Center for Career Development, emphasizing our ongoing commitment to preparing students for professional success.

We extend heartfelt gratitude to Jeff and Trulette for their visionary support and dedication to empowering future generations of business leaders.

Meet Alex Kashkarian, a Fowler College of Business senior, who’s combining artificial intelligence and data analytics to revolutionize network maintenance. With a $50,000 grant from MCA Corporation and hands-on research experience, Alex is creating solutions that could save businesses time, money, and resources.

Discover how his journey at Fowler and an internship are shaping the future of IT: https://business.sdsu.edu/news/2024/11/alex-kashkarian-grant-award

Congratulations to Chris Barra (‘05), Fowler College of Business alumnus and Lead Program Manager at YouTube, for being recognized as one of the 2025 Rising Aztecs awardees!

Barra is a proud graduate who has delivered technical integrations for major products like YouTube TV and NFL Sunday Ticket. He continues to support San Diego State University as a member of the MIS Advisory Board and an Information Systems Lecturer.

Read more about Barra and the other Rising Aztec awardees at bit.ly/SDSUAlumni-RisingAztecs2025.

A team of Fowler students emerged victorious in Deloitte’s regional FanTAXtic national case study competition this past month, led by faculty advisor Amanda Marino. The group will compete in the national final against 16 other collegiate teams in January 2025.

The FanTAXtic national case study competition is designed to offer future tax professionals a platform to demonstrate innovative strategies, engage in creative problem solving, and collaborate with their peers while gaining practical experience. Please join us in congratulating this exceptional team of students!

With a $1.5M grant, the Equitable AI Alliance—co-led by SDSU Fowler associate professor David Goldberg in partnership with UC San Diego and San Diego Community College District —is working to bridge AI equity gaps across higher education.

“By focusing on AI needs, literacy and access, we aim to provide all students with opportunities to develop the skills needed for success in an AI-driven world.”

Read more here: https://www.sdsu.edu/news/2024/11/sdsu-uc-san-diego-and-san-diego-community-college-districts-equitable-ai-alliance-awarded-1-5-million-grant

In this co-authored op-ed, Fowler College of Business associate professor David Goldberg highlights how generative AI tools like ChatGPT can enhance learning when used ethically and effectively. As an AI faculty fellow, he's helping SDSU lead the way in teaching students to use AI responsibly, preparing them for the future workforce. Check it out here:

Opinion: Carefully applied generative AI can elevate education for everyone The emergence of generative artificial intelligence, including chatbots like ChatGPT, raises the stakes of education’s relationship with information technology. Much public discussion and media cov…

The President’s Lecture Series, in conjunction with the Hostler Institute, invites you to sit down with New York Times best-selling author and former NPR correspondent, Eric Weiner on Thursday, October 10 from 2pm- 3pm at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center on SDSU’s campus.
His talk is titled, “What Would Ben Franklin Do: Our First Diplomat's Formula for a Troubled World.”
The event is free and parking is available on-site. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/rrJ61nF2AsXpMDUV6

We are delighted to announce that both our entrepreneurship and international business programs at the Fowler College of Business have been ranked among the top 15 (public) programs nationwide by U.S. News & World Report!

Read more here: https://business.sdsu.edu/news/2024/09/top-50-business-school

This week marked the kickoff of the Fowler College of Business' Executives in Residence (EIR) Program! A select group of Fowler graduate students had the unique opportunity to connect with Terry Funk Graham, C-Level Marketing Officer and Board Director, and Dan Skiles, President of Shareholders Service Group, during an engaging lunch & learn session.

Both executives shared invaluable insights on leadership and navigating career advancement in today’s fast-paced business world. Students also had the chance to participate in exclusive office hours, receiving one-on-one mentorship from these accomplished leaders.

A special thanks to Karen McGinnis and Kristen Blum for also joining us, and for sharing their expertise and perspectives with our students!

After working in the real estate industry in both the U.S. and India, Anurag Mehrotra returned to the classroom to pursue his passion for teaching and research. Now as an assistant finance professor in his sixth year at SDSU's Fowler College of Business, he's sharing his wealth of experience with the next generation of finance professionals. Mehrotra reflects on his journey stating that he “couldn’t think of a more noble and satisfying endeavor than that of a full-time academic”. Read more about Anurag Mehrotra’s journey to teaching here: https://business.sdsu.edu/news/2024/09/anurag-mehrotra

Caitlin Radigan, a 2024 graduate from the Fowler College of Business, overcame adversity to become a business owner, role model, entrepreneur and foster youth advocate. Her perseverance to achieve a degree in higher education helped make this possible. “Graduating from college is a significant milestone, but for some, it's more than a degree—it's a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of dreams.”
Read more about Radigan and her journey to success here: https://business.sdsu.edu/news/2024/08/caitlin-radigan

This past week, Beth Chung, professor and chair of the management department at the Fowler College of Business, was awarded with the 2024 Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Faculty Contributor. The award was given based on her research, teaching, service and her work in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Chung on this achievement!
A video outlining Chung’s accomplishments can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7ELppOoO6c

“I wanted to give myself more career opportunities [so] I sought out an MBA in sports business as an avenue to gaining a foothold in the industry.”

Johnson Tran (‘14) received his Sports MBA degree from the Fowler College of Business and is now the director of community engagement for the Boston Celtics. He credits the degree for his continued success and encourages others to consider a Sports MBA if they are looking to break into the industry. Click here to learn more about Tran’s academic and professional journeys: https://business.sdsu.edu/news/2024/08/tran-boston-celtics

Jacques Gravett (‘92), earned his management degree at Fowler with the hopes of landing a job in the entertainment industry. Upon graduation, he secured a role at Paramount Pictures and began his professional journey. He is currently an esteemed movie and television editor who has worked with Lionsgate, Apple TV, and more. To read more on Gravett and his journey, click here: https://business.sdsu.edu/news/2024/07/sdsu-grad-entertainment